Andy Helliwell
@andyhelliwell.bsky.social
Music, books, nature, gardening, running, that sort of thing. Personal views.
You don't need to speak Spanish to get the gist of this. Absolute monster of a performance by Pogacar today. And they're doing it again tomorrow 😱 #TDF2026
PUERTOS de HUESCA@puertoshuesca.bsky.social · 2w agoAbsoluta barbaridad la ascensión de Pogacar en Alpe d'Huez. Quería y tenía que poner su nombre en una de sus curvas. Somos testigos de algo único #TDF2026
Very sad to hear the news about Kevin Keegan. As an 8 and 9 year old Southampton fan he was an absolute hero to me. Still such vivid memories of that time and our great early 80s team. RIP, Kev.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2w agoKevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75
#My5FaveSongsSoFar #MusicChallenge Here's my 5 fave songs issued in the 1st half of 2026 - what's yours? 1. Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Boys 2. The Haunted Youth - Forget Me 3. Prism Shores - I Didn't Mean To Change Your Mind 4. Tigers Jaw - Primary Colours 5. Souad Massi - Ana Inssan
Joe@jackabouting.bsky.social · last mo.#My5FaveSongsSoFar #MusicChallenge Here's my 5 fave songs issued in the 1st half of 2026 - what's yours? 1 Beth Orton - Waiting 2 Lykke Li - Lucky Again 3 Fenne Lily - Uh Huh 4 Arlo Parks - 2Sided 5 Carla Dal Forno - Going out
alright well i’ll just be in the corner crying all day don’t mind me
Dear Roxane | By Yan Diomande
I wrote this because I can’t speak about it. I wrote this because I want you to know that I will make sure that you live on.
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Two absolute certs for my #5DebutAlbums2026 list - Good Looks and The Tubs. In both cases magnificent debuts which have been followed by even better...
I'm sad for Hearts. Maybe the plucky underdog will win the FA Cup... Oh...
I hate these things but I've now got The The Afghan Whigfield in my head so I feel obliged to post...
GlennA@glennairey.bsky.social · 3mo agoThe Glitter Band of Holy Joy Division
Over 36 years since I first saw them (my very first gig), great to see the House Of Love at my local venue. Not sure the current bassist was born back then! I am sure many of you can claim a longer gap between gigs by the same artist...
A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s
A moment that changed me: I cried about my cleft lip for the first time in my 60s
When I saw a woman with a facial difference like mine at a party, I crossed the room to speak to her. It led to one of the most joyous, exciting and transformative discussions, in which I connected with feelings I’d always ignored
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I love it when a band confounds your expectations, and Big Thief's guitar wig-out heavy take on their back catalogue tonight was spectacular - amazing first concert with my daughter...
Ageing milestone achievement today - mislaid teenage child in shopping centre and realised that if a tannoy announcement were to be required to reunite us it would be for the child to come and pick up the confused old man rather than me to collect the lost child #OnlyAsOldAsYouFeel
Dug into this having heard a little bit of it on Radio 3's Music Planet, and it's superb - perfect Sunday morning music if you want to get it lined up in advance...
Great opportunity for year 12 students to do work experience at the House of Lords. Apply by 22 April www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Top 10 Albums of the Year (Easter Version): 1. The Twilight Sad 2. Souad Massi 3. Ratboys 4. Mitski 5. Courtney Barnett 6. Flea 7. Shabaka 8. Deary 9. Chalk 10. Art School Girlfriend Not massively in order...
Ricky McAllister@rickymca.bsky.social · 4mo agoTop 10 Albums of the Year (Easter Version) 1. Asgeir 2. The Boxer Rebellion 3. Lande Hekt 4. Whitelands 5. Iron & Wine 6. IST IST 7. The Leaf Library 8. Deary 9. Heavenly 10. The Twilight Sad
And here are The Redskins performing Bring It Down (This Insane Thing) on the same episode on No. 73 youtu.be/HIMue-vxnHE
The Redskins - Bring It Down (This Insane Thing) - live on No. 73 in 1985
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If you see this, post a concert photo you took The one good concert photo I've ever taken!
Marceline@marseline.bsky.social · 4mo agoIf you see this, post a concert photo you took
Parliament’s clock mechanics will be busy changing over 3000 clocks across the estate this weekend.
Big day for great new albums today. Loving all of these and The Twilight Sad is definitely my album of the year so far. The Flea album might surprise you...
One more for #5DebutAlbums1519 - a tremendously fun metal romp through English occult folklore. I listen to this a lot and it will probably make my 5...
Okay then... Phoebe Bridgers The Beths Purple Mountains Fontaines DC Wolf Alice Big Joanie The Comet Is Coming Big Thief Stormzy Gwenno Green Lung Julien Baker Nabihah Iqbal Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever Porridge Radio Soccer Mommy Snail Mail That's a decent long list #5DebutAlbums1519
Okay, no-one has posted this in the first hour or so for #5DebutAlbums1519 so I can resist no longer - the brilliant Beths...
Let's make a start on #5DebutAlbums1519 with Phoebe Bridgers, now a firm favourite with my daughter too, so much so that it has inspired some pottery...
Absolutely love this live session that The Laughing Chimes recorded in the ACRN Media studios at Ohio University. Looks and sounds great! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZWr...
The Laughing Chimes - ACRN In-Studio Series
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Great interview with one of my favourite bands, this.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 5mo ago‘I woke up and couldn’t move’: Scottish rockers the Twilight Sad on births, death and breakdown
Just finished reading this - a really captivating novella based in traditional Albanian society, with various twists. Poetic and slightly oblique without being actively confusing! Best fiction I've read this year.
The Booker Prizes@thebookerprizes.com · 5mo agoShe Who Remains, written by Rene Karabash and translated by Izidora Angel, is a dark and poetic novel about identity, gender, love, freedom, and societal norms. Find out more about this #InternationalBooker2026 longlisted book: https://thebookerprizes.pulse.ly/2ifgoxib9z
I think Souad Massi's new album might be my favourite of the year so far. I'm particularly loving this song, Ana Inssan (I Am A Human). youtu.be/OvFa5KntVn0?...
Ana Inssan
YouTube video by Souad Massi - Topic
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